--- title: Valencia Centre Food Tour with 9+ Tastings of Regional Delicacies lang: en type: tour city: Valencia country: Spain price: 98 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 121 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 4 of 11 (Food & Tapas Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-15 data_updated: 2026-09-15 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-centre-food-tour-with-9-tastings-of-regional-delicacies/ --- # Valencia Centre Food Tour with 9+ Tastings of Regional Delicacies **Guidekin's take:** A centre food walk that deliberately steps past paella: grilled sardines, steamed mussels, artichoke, a Valencian sandwich, horchata and coca de llanda with white wine along the way, rated 4.98 across 121 reviews. Nine or more tastings are included at €98 per person for 3h; hotel pickup is not. A private version is offered. ## Overview On our Secret Food Tour: Valencia, discover what’s beyond the traditional paella that everybody knows, and indulge in local delicacies showcasing the city’s rich culinary heritage full of flavours - from fresh fish tapas accompanied by wine and renowned mussels to sweet treats and embracing a cherished culinary tradition that brings people together. Prepare yourself for an exceptional journey where you’ll uncover the true essence of Valencia’s cuisine and experience the local dining scene like never before. ## Key facts - Price: from €98 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 121 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Secret Food Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Valencia Small Group Food Tour | €98 / person | English | Small Group Food Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Valencia in a group of 12 people or less! | | Private Valencia Food Tour | €335 / person | English | Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Valencia for only you and your group | ## What's included - White Wine | Local Refreshing Horchata - Authentic Valencian Sandwich - Coca de Llanda – Traditional Valencian sponge cake - Fresh and smoky grilled sardines | Local and flavorful steamed mussels - Regional delicatessen - Our Signature Secret Dish! - Grilled Artichoke - Bread with aioli and grated tomatoes ## Not included - Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Ciutat Vella (Old Town)** (30m) - We’ll begin our tour doing as the locals do and enjoy an esmorzaret - a decadent sandwich overflowing with fresh ingredients from the Central Market. It’s a sacred tradition you definitely can’t miss! 2. **Mercat Central de Valencia** (30m) - Next, dine on a surprisingly tasty grilled artichoke tapa at a restaurant overlooking the Central Market. 3. **Carrer De Colon** (30m) - As you stroll through the Old Town, you'll visit a classic tavern for their renowned mussels and a regional delicatessen that will leave you wanting more. 4. **Placa del Tossal** (30m) - Savour one of the freshest fish tapas at a local bar. 5. **We’ll conclude our tour back in the heart of the city, in a venue with over t...** (30m) - We’ll conclude our tour back in the heart of the city, in a venue with over two centuries of history that features a charming façade and an inviting atmosphere. It's a place that beckons visitors to indulge in a world of sweetness. Treat yourself to creamy, velvety horchata... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 21 start times between 09:30 and 19:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-15 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We'll meet at Plaza de la Reina next to the big ice-cream shop (Linares). ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances. - Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can. - This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended. ## How it compares in Food & Tapas Tours Ranked **#4 of 11** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument](https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-old-town-tour-with-wine-tapas-in-11th-century-historic-monument/?format=md) — €75 per person, 4.97 (3688) 2. [Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local](https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-food-tour-tapas-drinks-and-delights-with-a-local/?format=md) — €55 per person, 4.97 (210) 3. [Valencia's Greatest Food, History and Culture Tour](https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-s-greatest-food-history-and-culture-tour/?format=md) — €80 per person, 4.97 (174) Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/food-tours-valencia/?format=md ## More in Valencia - All Valencia tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-centre-food-tour-with-9-tastings-of-regional-delicacies/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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